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March 20, 2015

Calls on N. Ohio textile companies, organizations to compete for manufacturing innovation opportunities

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur cheered news today that W Diamond Group has agreed in principle to purchase the Hugo Boss manufacturing facility on Tiedeman Road in Brooklyn, OH.


March 19, 2015

Legislators send fact-filled letter refuting U.S. Trade Representative claims


March 19, 2015

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) issued the following statement following President Obama’s visit to Cleveland today:


March 18, 2015

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in anticipation of President Obama’s visit to Cleveland this week:


March 18, 2015

Legislators send letter opposing elimination of full-time supervisor at increasingly popular site


March 13, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers assisting flood relief efforts in Vermilion, Huron, and Rocky River


March 9, 2015

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement responding to news that layoffs are moving forward at U.S. Steel’s Lorain Tubular Operations:


March 5, 2015

Projects supported will combat invasive species and restore Lake Erie watershed and tributaries

WASHINGTON—Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, along with EPA officials and local leaders, announced more than $2.4 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding to fight invasive plant species in Lake Eire and its tributaries.


March 4, 2015

WASHINGTON—Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur went to the floor of the House to urge passage of H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act, which reauthorizes Amtrak for the next four years, makes certain improvements to rail infrastructure, and provides support to strengthen our national passenger rail network, creating more diverse and reliable travel options for the public.


March 4, 2015

WASHINGTON—Representatives Marcy Kaptur and Walter Jones hosted a trade discussion on Capitol Hill this afternoon to rebut common arguments used to push “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and global trade deals such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Reps. Kaptur and Jones were joined by panelists Dr.